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Monday, January 30, 2017

Must-Have Smart Appliances from CES 2017

CES (Consumer Technology Association) 2017 Conference- the biggest, most highly-anticipated
tech convention of the year- just wrapped up in Las Vegas, with smart
appliances making a big splash with merchants, reviewers and consumers alike.
Here are some of this year’s highlights- which ones fit best in the high-tech
smart home of your dreams?

LG Smart InstaView Refrigerator

Move over, Samsung Smart Hub refrigerator-
there’s a new kid on the block! Last year’s most talked-about appliance, the
Smart Hub drew large amounts of praise from both consumer reviewers and tech
critics, completely overshadowing LG’s InstaView offering on its latest,
greatest fridge model. What a difference a year makes! LG came back swinging
with the Smart InstaView Refrigerator (LFXS30796D), complete with a 29” touchscreen that is
7.5 inches bigger than the Samsung fridge display. Not only that, but this
smart fridge has the amazing InstaView technology which allows the user to
simply knock on the refrigerator door to have it turn clear, making the contents
visible without the energy-wasting habit of letting the door hang open.
Superior also to the Samsung smart fridge are the voice controls- LG’s model
comes equipped with Alexa voice controls, making it compatible with the Amazon
Echo and all other smart-home devices that use Alexa as their primary AI voice
assistant.

Samsung FlexWash and FlexDry Laundry System

Finally, an answer to the prayers of people
everywhere with tight living quarters and lots of laundry. The wizards at
Samsung have engineered a two-in-one washer with a second, smaller compartment
over the main one, allowing the user to wash two loads at once. The dryer,
which is a separate machine, follows the same thought process, with two
compartments to allow for drying two loads simultaneously. This could be the
beginning of a whole new era in laundry technology! Follow our blog, and we will keep you updated when we will offer these products.

Whirlpool’s new Alexa Skill

Whirlpool used CES 2017 as the stage upon which
to demonstrate its new Alexa skill, set to become available in early 2017. This
skill will enable users of the Amazon Echo, Dot or Tap to ask Alexa to control
several different Whirlpool smart appliances, performing tasks such as
preheating the oven, setting a wash/dry cycle or timer, and many more practical
applications. We will let you know when this is available.

If you are a tech enthusiast who is dreaming of
creating your very own Home of Tomorrow, this is a great time to be alive!
Share your favorite smart-appliance innovations in the comments section below.